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100 toys at Christmas drive

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100 toys at Christmas drive

Kick off 2024 outdoors with a first day hike at state parks

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Louisiana State Parks invites you to begin 2024 on a healthy note by getting in your daily step count at your local state park in conjunction with America’s State Parks’ First Day Hikes project.

Grip strength an important biomarker for assessing health

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Dear Doctors: I am a 46-year-old woman, and I recently moved to be closer to my family. I have a new doctor who surprised me by talking about grip strength. She said it’s an important measure of health. I have never heard of this. Can you explain?

There’s no place like home

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During this Christmas season and throughout the year, everyone needs a place that they can call home — safe, stable, and affordable housing.

CELEBRATIONS

December 19

I’m 65 and working; Can I collect ex-spouse benefits?

Dear Rusty: I turned 65 earlier this year, and I still work full time. I was divorced four years ago after 38 years of marriage, but my ex-husband has been collecting Social Security for at least 10 years now. Can I start collecting Social Security and still work full time?

Feed a crowd this holiday season

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Ever Loyal Be

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Outgoing Louisiana Tech President Les Guice looks on with his index finger high as the Tech Band of Pride plays the alma mater at the surprise pep rally to honor Guice’s 10 years as president following his final Tech Family Walking Group Walk Saturday.

Louisiana Tech spirit groups surprise Guice

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After retiring Louisiana Tech President Les Guice led the Tech Family Walking Group for the final time Saturday morning, he found a surprise waiting for him at the Aspire plaza as the Band of Pride, cheer team, Regal Blues and Champ held an impromptu pep rally in his honor.

Stopping the Grinch from stealing Christmas

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The Grinch had no chance to steal Christmas from Ruston residents Saturday, as he found himself locked up with a billion dollar bond. The Grinch was part of the annual Ruston Christmas parade that wound through the city Saturday.